A good community special school school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Archers Brook SEMH Residential School.
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Message from Headteacher S J Myers-Whittaker welcoming Archers Brook, a 9–16 year old SEMH residential school with trauma-informed practice, high expectations, and a three-pathway curriculum.
Breakfast Club is available; breakfast packs are provided each morning for form groups to ensure pupils start the day with a drink and nourishing food; school office hours are 8:00am–4:00pm.
Residential SEMH school offering 24-hour learning and support through a trauma-informed approach, with additional provision such as Nurture Base, Play Therapy, Holistic Therapy, Counselling, and Forest School.
Archers Brook follows Cheshire West and Chester Council’s admissions procedures for children with special educational needs. Admission discussions occur at the Area Admissions Panel; contact the SEN Assessment and Monitoring Team on Tel: 0151 337 6432 or [email protected]. Admissions are generally in September but can occur at any time throughout the year if there is a vacancy. More information is available in the Admissions Criteria 2025 document.
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